A dish prepared with green beans and red lentils (masoor dal) in a mildly spiced coconut gravy.​Fresh coconut is ground with spices and the spicy coconut milk is extracted and strained for a clear flavourful gravy. The green beans and red lentils are cooked for a delicious, comforting and soothing vegetable dish. Served as a side dish and perfect for children. This dish is similar to verdhur except instead of pumpkin, green beans and red lentils are used. My mother often prepared this curry for us, sweet and mild from the usual red coconut curry.

Choose beans that are tender, long, flexible and snap easily when broken. Avoid those that are limp and over matured with a tough skin. Green beans are also known as french beans, string beans or snap beans. They are low in calories and fat free. A good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. High in iron content, contributes in controlling blood sugar levels and balancing blood pressure. Presence of antioxidants prevent premature aging. The more you eat, the younger you will look so include green beans in your diet for overall good health.

Heat oil in a pan and saute onion till soft. Stir in the beans, red lentils along with the strained coconut spicy milk, green chillies and salt. Partially cover the pan, cook till the beans are tender and dal cooked. Check for seasoning. (I add a dash of sugar to taste which is optional.)